How was fidel castro able to maintain cuba's independence as a communist state while only being 90 miles off the coast of the united states?

Which statement describes the influence of elizabeth i on england? a. her great inherited wealth made requesting funds from parliament rarely necessary, which minimized conflicts. b.her skillful use of personal advisers to communicate her wishes to parliament promoted stability. c.her clever secret diplomacy and many successful wars made her popular with the english people. d.her continuing support of english explorers in the americas brought in vast supplies of silver and gold.

The idea that jews would return to palestine has been a part of jewish culture since the unsuccessful rebellion against the empire.

What was the role of the samurai in japan before imperialism?